Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Burning Sensation And Sensitivity On Skin And Tingling In Hands And Feet?
15 yr old F: Has all over body and joint pain, burning sensation and sensitivity on skin. Headache . Just ended a 1 wk dosage of prednisone ( stepped down from 40 - 10 mg. Just recently a few days ago increased levothyroxine from 25 mcg to 37.5 mcg. Has had other unusual neuro symptoms in past including numb, tingling feet/hands, sharp abd pain and Bsudden blurry vision, spanning a 1 wk period with no ocular problems with MRI. Can the prednisone trigger something? Or thyroid? She is in ALOT of pain ( ibuprofen doesn t help) BTW fstrong family hx of auto immune, thyroid and MS
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hi,
These symptoms could be related to autoimmune disease and thyroid dysfunction. I would recommend you to consult a doctor and get her evaluated completely.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
These symptoms could be related to autoimmune disease and thyroid dysfunction. I would recommend you to consult a doctor and get her evaluated completely.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Ibuprofen
Loading Online Doctors....